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Saudi prince on why his country joined the coalition against ISIS

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Saudi prince on why his country joined the coalition against ISIS

Saudi Arabia is part of the coalition that helped the U.S. carry out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell sits down with the former U.S. Ambassador, Pri...

He became an economic consultant for the Ministry of Petroleum.[3] In 1966, he was moved to General Organization for Petroleum and Mineral Resources (Petromin).[3] In February 1970, he became Deputy Governor of Petromin for Planning Affairs.[3] In 1971, he became Deputy Minister of Ministry of Petroleum.[3] He was also a member of the High Coordination Committee.[3]

In March 1975, King Khalid appointed him as Foreign Minister.[4] He is currently the world's longest-serving incumbent foreign minister. He is well regarded in the diplomatic community.[5] He speaks seven languages.[5]

He asked Condoleezza Rice to focus on "key substantive issues" of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

He complained that US banks were auditing Saudi Embassy banks illegally. He asserted that auditors were "inappropriate and aggressive". He also declared that the Saudi Embassy has diplomatic immunity.[6]

Prince Saud said in 2004 that Saudi Arabia would like to reduce its dependence on U.S.-dominated security arrangements.[7]

In July 2004, he claimed the real source of problems in the Middle East were not Muslims but "injustice and deprivation inflicted in the region".[8] In August 2007, he denied allegations that terrorist were crossing the Iraq-Saudi border and claimed it was vice-versa.[9][10]

In January 2008, he supported parliamentary elections in Pakistan. He indicated that Pakistan did not need "overt, external interference" to solve political division. He commended Nawaz Sharif as stable bipartisan candidate.[13]

In February 2010, he told General Jones to distinguish between friends and enemies in Pakistan rather than using indiscriminate military action. He insisted that Pakistan's army must maintain its credibility.[14]

In January 2011, he withdrew out of mediation efforts to reinstate a government in Lebanon.[16]

In March 2011, he went to Europe to rally support for Saudi Arabia's intervention in Bahrain.[17]

After U.S. Gulf Cooperation Council forum at the GCC secretariat in Riyadh on 31 March 2012, he said it was a “duty” to arm the Syrian opposition and help them defend themselves against the daily bloody crackdown by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.[18] Commenting on the fragile security situation, Prince Saud noted that: “One of the most important causes is the continuation of the unresolved conflict as well as the continuation of the Israeli aggression policy against the Palestinians. “We have discussed, in the meeting, many issues, especially the heinous massacre against the Syrian people. We also discussed the latest developments in Yemen, and reviewed the overall developments and political situation in the Gulf region, the Middle East and North Africa, as well as their repercussions on the security and stability of the region and the world,” Prince Saud said.[19]

Rather than military action on Iran, he has called for tougher sanctions such as travel bans and further bank lending restrictions.[20] He has stated U.S. foreign policy has tilted more power for Iran.[21] He has compared the Iranian influence in Iraq with Iranian influence in Lebanon.[6] He commended positive developments by Iran such as its influence over Hezbollah to end street protests.[6]

In 2008, According to leaked diplomatic memos, he accused UN troops in Lebanon of doing nothing. He also expressed concerns over Iran's influence over Hezbollah.[22]

In early 2011, he expressed fear of the "dangerous" instability in Lebanon after the fall of the Hariri government. He also stated that Lebanon's ability to establish peaceful coexistence with so many different groups may be a significant loss in the Arab world if the nation failed in creating a government.[16]

Starting in 1998 under the reign of King Fahd, Saud Al Faisal and then the Crown Prince Abdullah managed the energy sector through a committee of technocrats and princes.[23] More specifically, Prince Saud was appointed chairman of the Saudi Aramco's committee charged with the project assassment in September 1999.[24]

On 20 November 2009, King Abdullah appointed Prince Saud as the chairman of the influential supreme economic council of Saudi Arabia.[25][26] Prince Saud is also a member of the Military Service Council.[27]

Saudi foreign policy is designed by the King, not by the Foreign Minister.[1] He has worked closely with King Khalid, King Fahd and King Abdullah.

Prince Saud was firmly anti-Soviet and is an Arab nationalist.[1] He was more resistant to Israeli proposals than King Fahd.[1] He lamented his legacy might be defined "by profound disappointment than by success". He regrets how his generation of leaders have failed to create a Palestinian state.[5] He encouraged Iraqis to defend their country's sovereignty.[28]

His relationship with King Fahd was strained.[1] He is one of King Abdullah's closest allies. He has led Saudi Arabia's efforts to redefine its international image after the September 11 attacks. He is mentioned as a candidate to Saudi Arabia's line of succession. However, he has recently suffered health deterioration. He does not hold majlis unlike other Saudi royals which has been cause for speculation that he is not interested in kingship.[29]

He is married to Jawhara bint Abdullah bin Abdulrahman and has three sons and three daughters.[1][30] His daughter Haifa bint Saud is married to Prince Sultan bin Salman,[31] the first of Royal Blood and the first Arab astronaut. Prince Saud lives in Jeddah.[6] He has been described (by the British Ministry of Defence) as "tall, handsome, and articulate".[1] He is reportedly very friendly. Unlike other members of the Al Saud, he often speaks publicly and interacts a lot with reporters.[32] Prince Saud speaks excellent English. He likes to play tennis.[1]

Prince Saud is closely involved in philanthropy. He is a founding member of the King Faisal Foundation and chairman of the board of directors for the King Faisal School and Al Faisal University in Riyadh. He is also a member of the Society for Disabled Children and the Madinah Society for Welfare and Social Services.[33]

Prince Saud has Parkinson's disease and back pain.[32] He had surgery in California.[32] His physical appearance shows signs of health deterioration, especially difficulty standing upright.[32] On 11 August 2012, Saudi Royal Court stated that Prince Saud had another surgery to remove a “simple” blockage in the intestines due to adhesions resulting from previous surgery.[34] The operation was performed at the Specialist Hospital in Jeddah.[35] Prince Saud went to Los Angeles after he left the hospital on 6 September 2012. The ministry announced that he would stay there for a while.[36]

Saudi prince on why his country joined the coalition against ISIS

Saudi Arabia is part of the coalition that helped the U.S. carry out airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell sits down with the former U.S. Ambassador, Prince Turki al-Faisal, to discuss why the Saudis decided to take action.

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Saudi Foreign Minister and Secretary Clinton hold press conference

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